Bournmoor Primary School vs Shiney Row Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bournmoor Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
66 students
Shiney Row Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
249 students
| Measure | Bournmoor Primary School Houghton le Spring, North East | Shiney Row Primary School Houghton le Spring, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #403 of 811 | #312 of 811 |
| National rank | #8026 of 15,697 | #6209 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 66 | 249 |
| Pupils on roll | 66 | 249 |
| Free school meals | 43.9% | 48.5% |
| Capacity filled | 46.2% | 79% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Houghton le Spring | Houghton le Spring |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bournmoor.durham.sch.uk/ | www.shineyrowschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Shiney Row Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 49.8).
- •Shiney Row Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 65%).
- •Shiney Row Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 12%).
- •Shiney Row Primary School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 66.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bournmoor Primary School better than Shiney Row Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shiney Row Primary School ranks higher (58.3 vs 49.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bournmoor Primary School and Shiney Row Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Houghton le Spring and Houghton le Spring in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bournmoor Primary School: 66. Shiney Row Primary School: 249. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bournmoor Primary School and Shiney Row Primary School rank in North East?
Bournmoor Primary School is 403rd of 811 and Shiney Row Primary School is 312th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).